Description
The techniques and tools used to fit contact lenses.
Alternative labels
techniques and tools to use contact lenses
contact lens fitting procedures
contact lens fitting tools
contact lens fitting procedure
contact lenses fitting method
contact lens fitting method
contact lens fitting tool
contact lens fitting methods
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Contact lens fitting techniques is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Orthoptist: Orthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply these methods in particular in the fields of paediatrics, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology, orthoptics, optometry, pleoptics and strabology assessing functional diseases of the eye for improving functional disorders of the visual system. They also provide counselling, preventive measures and training activities and may refract and prescribe glasses, such as prism corrective glasses.
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Optional knowledge
Contact lens fitting techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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